VISIBLE GAPS OR POOR SEALING AROUND THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR
Whirlpool Refrigerator Door Gasket W10917312, Fixes Visible gaps or poor sealing around the refrigerator door
Black refrigerator door gasket that creates a seal around the refrigerator door to help prevent warm-air entry and maintain temperature.
Part W10917312Replaces W10798099Whirlpool
Guaranteed to Fit — or your money back.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
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Part NumberW10917312
ReplacesW10798099
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeRefrigerator
Part TypeDoor Gasket
✅ Cross Reference Information
Current Part NumberW10917312
ReplacesW10798099
Common Symptoms
- Cold-air leaks or temperature fluctuation
- Frost or excess condensation near the door area
- Door does not close or seal evenly
- Gasket is torn, deformed, dirty, or sticky
Check Before Replacing
- With the door closed, visually inspect the entire gasket perimeter for gaps, twists, tears, or sections that do not contact the cabinet.
- Check that food packages, door bins, and shelves are not preventing the door from closing fully.
- Clean dirt or sticky residue from the gasket and the mating cabinet surface, then recheck the seal.
- Confirm the refrigerator is level according to the appliance owner's or installation manual; an out-of-level cabinet can affect door sealing.
- Do not conclude the gasket is defective solely from temperature symptoms; verify the door closes and the gasket contacts the cabinet continuously.
Pro Tip
If the replacement gasket has shipping folds or creases, soften it with warm water or low heat from a hair dryer, then allow it to settle before judging the seal; avoid overheating or damaging the gasket.
Part Details
Part NumberW10917312
Part TypeDoor Gasket
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeRefrigerator
Primary FunctionCreates an airtight seal around the refrigerator fresh-food door to reduce cold-air loss, warm-air entry, and temperature instability.
Installation Notes
- Protect perishable food while the refrigerator door remains open during the repair.
- Inspect the replacement gasket for shipping deformation before installation.
- After installation, check that the gasket sits continuously against the cabinet and that the door closes without obstruction.
- Warm-water or low-heat treatment may be used to smooth shipping folds or creases; avoid excessive heat.
- Verify the appliance model before installation because gasket fit is model-specific.
Verified Compatible Models
KRFC704FBS00, KRFC704FBS01, KRFC704FBS02, KRFC704FBS03, KRFC704FBS04, KRFC704FBS05, KRFC704FBS06, KRFC704FSS00, KRFC704FSS01, KRFC704FSS02, KRFC704FSS03, KRFC704FSS04, KRFC804GBS00, KRFC804GSS00, WRF954CIHB00, WRF954CIHB01, WRF954CIHB02, WRF954CIHM00, WRF954CIHV00, WRF954CIHV01, WRF954CIHV02, WRF954CIHV04, WRF954CIHW00, WRF954CIHW01, WRF954CIHW02, WRF964CIHM00, WRF964CIHV00, WRF974CIHV00, WRF974CIHZ00, WRFC9636RV00
Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.
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